North Carolina Department of Environement and Natural Resources
 
Protecting the Wells of Washington

Acting Entity: City of Washington and Groundwater Management Assoc. Inc.
Contact Person: Curtis Consolvo
Cost: $25,000
Population Served: 9,615

Water Supply: Groundwater, Castle Hayne Aquifer,
City of Washington
PWS ID: 0407010

The City of Washington took extra initiative to protect their drinking water aquifer by implementing a Wellhead Protection Plan and educating the citizens of Washington about proper well maintenance. During a thorough study of the Castle Hayne Aquifer, it was discovered that the greatest threat to water quality came from improperly maintained wells. In response to this information, the Wellhead Protection Planning Team initiated a comprehensive public education campaign specifically directed at owners of private wells. To view the materials used in the Washington Wellhead Protection public education campaign, click the Information Packet button.
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North Carolina Department of Environement and Natural Resources
NC Source Water Programs
1634 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-1634